8 laws that took effect this month in Florida

8 laws that took effect this month in Florida

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See eight new laws that took effect on Oct. 1. Click through to see their descriptions and how they might affect you.

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CHAPTER 2013-58: Drivers can now be pulled over and be administered a ticket if caught texting while driving. Drivers will not be handed a ticket while texting at a stop light, but if the car is in motion, texting is against the law. It's a secondary offense, meaning an officer can't pull someone over for just texting. The driver would have to be committing another violation, like speeding or not wearing a seat belt.

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CHAPTER 2013-228: This law prohibits individuals from filing counterfeit documents against real or personal property. This law also issues criminal charges for those who do so, and more.

See eight new laws that took effect on Oct. 1. Click through to see their descriptions and how they might affect you.

PHOTO: Flickr | pdxjeff

CHAPTER 2013-58: Drivers can now be pulled over and be administered a ticket if caught texting while driving. Drivers will not be handed a ticket while texting at a stop light, but if the car is in motion, texting is against the law. It's a secondary offense, meaning an officer can't pull someone over for just texting. The driver would have to be committing another violation, like speeding or not wearing a seat belt.

CHAPTER 2013-228: This law prohibits individuals from filing counterfeit documents against real or personal property. This law also issues criminal charges for those who do so, and more.

See eight new laws that took effect on Oct. 1. Click through to see their descriptions and how they might affect you.

PHOTO: Flickr | pdxjeff

CHAPTER 2013-58: Drivers can now be pulled over and be administered a ticket if caught texting while driving. Drivers will not be handed a ticket while texting at a stop light, but if the car is in motion, texting is against the law. It's a secondary offense, meaning an officer can't pull someone over for just texting. The driver would have to be committing another violation, like speeding or not wearing a seat belt.

CHAPTER 2013-228: This law prohibits individuals from filing counterfeit documents against real or personal property. This law also issues criminal charges for those who do so, and more.